ERIC Number: EJ1262409
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Investigating English Speaking Problems: Implications for Speaking Curriculum Development in Indonesia
Wahyuningsih, Sri; Afandi, Muhamad
European Journal of Educational Research, v9 n3 p967-977 2020
The present study aims at investigating some English speaking problems found by the students of English language education department at State Islamic Institute of Kudus and exploring some implications for speaking curriculum development of English language education department. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach and the data were taken from semistructured interviews, observation and focus group discussion (FGD). The results of the analysis reveal that the problems encountered by the students in English language education department in speaking English cover the lack of appropriate vocabulary, the lack of grammar mastery, the lack of correct pronunciation, the lack of input of English outside the class, the lack of confidence and the lack of English speaking curriculum development. There have been some implications for developing English speaking curriculum. First, the curriculum of speaking should be well designed. Second, lecturers should design English speaking curriculum integrated by technology and social media that makes students to enrich some culture, knowledge and experience around the world. Third, lecturers should facilitate the English speaking curriculum with the English speaking community so that the students will have more chance to speak English inside and outside the class.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Communicative Competence (Languages), Barriers, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Self Esteem, Language Proficiency
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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